What Causes Near-Death Experiences?

The video explores near death experiences, which are often reported with similar features like white light and out-of-body sensations. Despite their commonality, understanding why they occur is challenging due to study limitations. Psychological theories suggest they may be responses to the threat of death, involving depersonalization or dissociation. Biological explanations propose mechanisms like oxygen deprivation and brain chemical release. Critics question why not everyone experiences them if they're biologically based. Near death experiences offer insights into consciousness and brain function.

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